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Baxter College

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Baxter College

Habberley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5PQ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

36.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.7%
Basics 9-5
24.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

36.6

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2335.646.4
2023/2431.946.4
2024/2536.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.610.00
2023/24-0.870.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
9.7%
EBacc APS
3.09
EBacc 9-5
3.5%
EBacc 9-4
5.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
21.38
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
20.5%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 47 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About Baxter College

Baxter College is a secondary school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 85 responses), 62% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. The school has around 779 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Habberley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5PQ | More schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Baxter College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2020 — Good
  2. Jun 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Baxter College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Baxter College

What is Baxter College's Ofsted rating?
Baxter College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Baxter College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 85 responses): 62% of parents would recommend Baxter College.
What are Baxter College's latest exam results?
Baxter College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Baxter College located?
Baxter College is a secondary school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire (DY11 5PQ).
How many pupils attend Baxter College?
Baxter College has around 779 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Baxter College with other schools?
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